BMW has unveiled the latest bike to join its High Performance (HP) range – the BMW HP4. Like its other HP siblings (HP2 Enduro, HP2 Megamoto and HP2 Sport), its based on an existing Motorrad model, which in this case is the BMW S1000RR. It is the first four cylinder bike in the BMW HP family.
The BMW HP4 provides the homologation basis for the use of BMW motorcycles in motorcycle racing categories such as superbike and superstock categories. It has a standard passenger seat cover for a monoposto look. There’s also a passenger seat package as an ex works option, which includes the passenger seat as well as the passenger footrests.
Fitted as standard is a Dynamic Damping Control DDC system, which allows dynamic damping adaptation of the pside-down fork and spring strut to the specific situation on the road. The damping is adapted to the current manoeuvre or road surface by means of sensor-supplied parameters via electrically controlled regulation valves. In this way, the HP4 offers optimum damping in every situation, handling long and short shocks virtually perfectly so as to provide maximum traction and safety.
The new HP4 is fitted with the water-cooled 4-cylinder in-line engine with a peak output of 193 hp at 13,000 rpm and a max engine speed of 14,200 rpm. Its maximum torque of 112 Nm is reachedat 9,750 rpm. The torque has been perceptibly increased in the 6,000-9,750 rpm range. In “Rain” mode there is now a smoother output and torque curve available between 2,500 rpm and 8,000 rpm. This is plenty of power considering the HP4 weighs just 199kg including a 90% full tank of petrol.
The rear tyre of the HP4 uses a 200/55ZR17 size. As for the brakes – the HP4 has Brembo monoblock calipers and 9x floating brake discs at the front as well as an upgraded Race ABS system. There are four different ABS modes to be picked from – rain, roads, racetrack and slick. Unlike the RR where horsepower is tuned down to 163hp in rain mode, the engine’s maximum 193hp is available in all four ABS modes.
BMW has equipped the HP4 with a shift assistant, where you can do clutchless upshifts if you want. Downshifts still require you to use the clutch, and if you touch the clutch it disengages the shift assistant.
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i want to know when the government will reduce import tax for big bikes…
bikes is good to reduce traffic jam…
it take less parking lots in city..
it burn less fuel…
the waY Gov sees it
1. if you want to reduce traffic jam, there are dozens of kapcais to choose.
2. all kapchais are small for parking lots
3. they burn least fuel.
I.E. gov sees big bikes as luxury items. I’ll wait for my beard to grow.
Yup, i agrees that Govt should look at bikes as another cheaper alternative in reducing the traffic jam and reduce the Taxes.
Even though Kapchai are small but they lack safety equipement, furthermore they’re too slow and risk being run over by other faster vehicles…ie cars/trailer..etc. Most accident involving small kapchais are being hit from behind esp on highway due to it being slow & unable to get away from faster vehicles.(thats why most developed countries do not allow small capacity bikes(slow bikes) aka kapchais on their highway due to the danger of their slower speed…but thats in DEVELOPED countries)…Govt should look differently/think out of the box (PEMANDU GUYS?) ,..
But definitely dont agree is the notion of superbikes as luxury item, cruiser/easy rider (Harley) can be define as luxury….but superbikes are not, what luxury when you’re being baked in the hot sun/ showered by rain/ back breaking & stamina sapping riding unless u’re fit…no Luxury at all
Appreciate if the price is below 100k! ;-)
This motorcycle should go like stink,i’ve ridden my buddy’s one.It’s just in a different class.
Beautiful machine.Very well made and engineered,it’s a BMW,expect nothing less than sublime motion on 2 wheels.Ace.
Cheers.